Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

a familiar face at Starlight Pub, was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them

them within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He

Maeve now in Fred's sights, the other patrons eagerly anticipated

Fred said, sliding into the seat next to Maeve with a charming smile. "Care to join me for

reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled

Marve,

from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already

bit hungry. How about joining me? I'll make it

'100 thousand dollars for a dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What

leaned in claser. "Maybe I wasn't clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced no one could turn down an

were 2 million dollars, I wouldn't have

slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if

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with fury. "What the hell did you

several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were at Starlight. Byron was sure

help you? Fred straightened

chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just

the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп.

and turned to Byron. "He's gone now. And weren't you just saying she had nothing

and detached. Tm just

her?" Byron swirled his drink,

buying

had hit

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